Very Good
#1280 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 37% in state
Cox Elementary School
Elementary School · Xenia Community City · Xenia, OH
A Xenia Community City elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
506 Dayton Ave, Xenia, OH 45385
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cox Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cox Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,743/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Xenia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,327
Median home value
$197,300
Median rent
$899/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45385; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Arrowood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners -xeniaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| St Brigid SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 177 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Xenia Community City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,908NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cox Elementary School is listed in Xenia Community City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cox Elementary School
Cox Elementary School is a public elementary school in Xenia, OH, part of Xenia Community City, serving approximately 227 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,280 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cox Elementary School
What grades does Cox Elementary School serve?
Cox Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cox Elementary School?
Cox Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cox Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cox Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cox Elementary School rank in OH?
Cox Elementary School ranks #1,280 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Cox Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cox Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cox Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cox Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cox Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cox Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cox Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cox Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (937) 372-9201
- Area population (ZIP 45385)
- 40,057
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45385; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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